The Phantom Wolf

Chapter 65 (A Difference Of Opinion)

*3rd Person POV*

After her conversation with Bella, Pearl left the house to go hunting. After feeding from a couple of elderly deer, she was able to recover her strength and regain a sense of control. Given the tension that was no doubt, still occupying her home, Pearl opted to stay in the forest for a while longer. Climbing a tree that overlooked a cliff, the hybrid perched on one of the top branches and sat in silence. Allowing the gentle breeze to brush against her face, and push her hair back, letting it flow behind her with the wind.

Staying atop of that tree for a few hours was quite fulfilling for Pearl. The peacefulness of it all, helped her calm down and regain a clear mind before going back home. On her way back to the house, she was surprised to find Bree walking directly towards her. Standing between Pearl and the way back to the house, it was obvious to Pearl that Bree wanted to talk.

The two girls wordlessly sat on a fallen log and stared off into the distance. Waiting for the other to say something.

Bree was the first to break the silence. "I heard your conversation with Bella." She admits quietly. "Are you really that worried?"

Taking a moment, Pearl sighed. Then answered bluntly, "Yes."

Bree looked to the ground and hummed in acknowledgement. Then mumbled out, "I think... I understand some of your concerns... about the baby..."

Pearl turned her head and stared at Bree, who was still looking at the ground. And sighed, then asked in a cold voice. "What makes you so sure, that this will be a good thing?"

"... I don't know... It just feels... like a good thing..." Bree mumbled in response.

Pearl snorted and dryly remarked, "Bella's dying. How could that be a good thing?"

"She may survive." Bree quietly said, hope lacing her voice.

"I don't know what you're seeing that I'm not. But in my eyes, Bella's dying." Pearl bluntly stated.

Bree kept her eyes glued to the ground, avoiding Pearl's piercing gaze.

"I've not been a vampire long enough to comment on what venom can, and can't do. That's why I'm putting my trust into someone who has been. If Carlisle says, that vampire venom won't be able to save her, I'm gonna take his word for it. Not argue with him." Pearl said.

"But if he's wrong, and we can save her. Then, shouldn't we give the child a chance?" Bree spoke softly, almost dreading her mate's response.

"Bree, I'm not worried about the child. Yes, I'm concerned about what they could be. I don't know the challenges that a human and vampire baby could bring. But right now, I don't care. My focus is on Bella. She's the one i've gotten to know... the one i've come to care about..." Pearl said, trailing off at the end.

Bree nodded at her words, and asked in an unsure tone. "But... you also care about her decision?"

"Of course I do." Pearl answered confidently.

Bree looked up from the floor and made eye contact with the hybrid.

Pearl sighed, then explained to her. "To have something forced upon you, something you don't want, is awful. I'd never say that she doesn't have a choice. If she wants to keep this baby, I will respect that. It's why I didn't try and push her in any kind of direction."

"You kinda did though." Bree muttered. Seeing Pearl raise her eyebrow at her, Bree continued speaking. "You said that she should take Edward's opinion into consideration. That's kinda pushing her to get rid of it."

Pearl frowned at her words, then answered. "That wasn't my intention."

"What was your intent?" Bree asked, curiously.